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Volunteer Programs in Europe

16 opportunities found

Animal Shelter Madalena do Pico, Portugal

Help Rescued Animals while Volunteering in Pico Island in Portugal

30h/week Animal Care Gardening Cleaning
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Non-Profit Project Friol, Lugo, Galicia, Spain

Aprenda gestión emocional y viva una vida consciente en Galicia

20h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 8 days Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

NGO Amaliada, Greece

Come teach us some latin salsa, Zumba and Capoeira at the beach.

20h/week Social Work Teaching Languages Teaching Sports
From 2 to 3 weeks Tent 1 meal
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Social Project Province of Imperia, Italy

🌿✨ Easygoing Help in the Garden & Light DIY – Lots of Free Time!

15h/week Building & Repairing Gardening Social Work
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Hostel Rauland, Norway

Norwegian hidden treasure: Rauland volunteer experience.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Social Work Teaching Sports
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Other Gipuzkoa, Spain

Ven como voluntario en nuestro summer camp en Gipuzkoa, España.

25h/week Kitchen Hand Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 3 meals

Holistic Center Tarragona, Spain

Yoga teachers - Breathwork practitioners to be part of retreats

20h/week Teaching Sports Cooking Arts Social Work
From 2 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Camping Cantabria, Spain

Help us with our nature and English immersion program!

25h/week Gardening Kitchen Hand Teaching Languages Cleaning
From 3 days to 2 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

NGO Marsa, Malta

Be a volunteer at our Artist Space in central Malta!

24h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal

NGO Braga, Portugal

Trabalho Solidário - Portugal

24h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Elderly Care Child Care
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

NGO Braga, Portugal

Viver e Transformar: Voluntariado Comunitário em Cabo Verde

24h/week Elderly Care Child Care Social Work Teaching Sports
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Social Project Loire-Atlantique, France

Crafting Harmonies: Join Our Workshop for Adapted Musical Instruments and Accordions

30h/week Video Making Arts
At least 2 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Animal Shelter Toledo, Spain

Vive y Cuida Animales en el Santuario de Gredos en España! 🐷🐐🐶

21h/week Animal Care
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

NGO 47169 Duisburg, Germany

Help in the kitchen of the lunch program for people in need

15h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 4 to 6 weeks Private Room 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Holistic Center Caernarfon, United Kingdom

A Musical Movement to Revive the Great Engedi Chapel

20h/week Social Work
From 4 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

Holistic Center Caernarfon, United Kingdom

Be Part of “I Am Engedi: The Documentary”

20h/week Social Work
From 4 to 4 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval

What are the best places to volunteer in Europe?

Europe is a vast continent, so you’ll have plenty of options to volunteer in Europe. In West Europe you can go to France, ride a bike in Holland or eat some classic Belgium fries. Or maybe you would like to have a beer in Germany, teach english in Poland, go see castles and amazing forests in Czech Republic and Hungary, enjoy the fine arts in Austria, or explore less visited countries like Slovenia. Europe is just as full of volunteer opportunities as it is worldwide famous museums and monuments. Pick your favourite!

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What are the requirements to volunteer in Europe?

First, you’ll need a visa to volunteer in Europe with Worldpackers. Depending on your nationality, the period you’re allowed to stay will be different. So you have to check that before going, ok? Second, remember: minimum age to apply is 18. Also, keep in mind that volunteering is about cultural exchanges. In other words, you’re going to another country to learn and collaborate with the locals. It’s help, not labor. Always count on our support team to help in case you need it. And of course, enjoy every single day of your trip! :)

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How to volunteer in Europe with Worldpackers?

You can volunteer in exchange for free accommodation in Europe in a hostel, farm, animal shelter, NGO or other type of host. Start by filling out your profile at the Worldpackers website or app, and get ready to live your next awesome adventure! Add your skills and preferences in your profile, together with travel photos and a bit about yourself. You can check opportunities on our host list and apply to all opportunities by becoming a member of the Worldpackers community!

How Worldpackers works: the complete guide

Time to prepare for your trip as a worldpacker!

How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on the WP Safeguard and our highly responsive support team!

After volunteering, you and your host exchange reviews.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works